Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-11 in age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts and games. A short program, or “Circle Time,” is instructor-guided and includes songs, a brief lesson about local history and a story. After this, self-guided activities can be enjoyed by the whole… Continue Reading Junior History Buffs
Join us on M&T Third Friday for free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Discover Western New York’s rich history in more than a half-dozen exhibits, including “CONTINUUM: A HISTORY OF ERIE COUNTY” and “ICONS: THE MAKERS AND MOMENTS OF BUFFALO SPORTS.” And bring the kids for “Junior History Buffs” children’s programming from 10… Continue Reading M&T Third Friday
The Buffalo History Museum is proud to host an Eid al-Fitr Celebration presented by APAPA. We will celebrate Eid al-Fitr together with amazing food, performances, kids’ activities, henna, and more! All are welcome to celebrate with their families and/or to learn more about the diverse cultures we have in Buffalo. Join us for this free event by clicking HERE to sign up!… Continue Reading Eid Festival with APAPA
Step into the spotlight and meet the women who showed Buffalo a thing or two. From real-life showgirls lighting up the Canal District to bold trailblazers determined to show the world what they could do, this tour celebrates the city’s most fascinating female performers and powerhouses. As you move through the museum, each woman’s story… Continue Reading The Life of a Buffalo Showgirl Tour
This program has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 25. A 19th-century engineering marvel that opened the West, fueled trade, transformed Buffalo - and carried powerful social movements across New York State. Join Erie County Historian, Douglas Kohler to explore its creation and lasting impact. This program will be at the Waterway of Change Exhibit located… Continue Reading The Erie Canal: Commerce. Community. Change
Step into the spotlight and meet the women who showed Buffalo a thing or two. From real-life showgirls lighting up the Canal District to bold trailblazers determined to show the world what they could do, this tour celebrates the city’s most fascinating female performers and powerhouses. As you move through the museum, each woman’s story… Continue Reading The Life of a Buffalo Showgirl Tour
The Buffalo History Museum is proud to welcome Carol Crossed, President and Founder of the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, for a special commemoration of women’s suffrage. Crossed will present a unique collection of 100-year-old suffrage postcards from her personal archive, featured in her 2019 publication Vintage Tweets. Her presentation highlights the most widely circulated cards,… Continue Reading Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards
Enjoy a tour of our Pan-American Exposition inside the Museum’s State Court. “Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition,” recounts the story of the fair—its planning, construction, and legacy—and features a variety of Pan-Am artifacts, paintings, and photographs. The display includes nearly 100 Pan-Am keepsakes – from cups and mugs to paperweights and playing… Continue Reading “Return to the Rainbow City” Indoor Walking Tour
Jazz Appreciation Night with Jay/Sharptet at the Buffalo History Museum, April 8 at 6 PM. $37 ticket includes a drink and a night live jazz. Celebrate the legacy and spirit of jazz at Jazz Appreciation Night, presented by the Historic Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music… Continue Reading Colored Musicians Club: Jazz Appreciation featuring Jay/Sharptet
Join us for a celebration of Arab culture and heritage! Whether you're here for live music, art displays, hands-on activities, or simply to honor Arab American Heritage Month, everyone is invited to join the celebration. We hope to see you there!
Exhibition of Silent Screams is a traveling exhibition revealing the human rights violations in Turkey through powerful relics, artworks, and personal testimonies. It aims to raise awareness, foster empathy, and inspire advocacy while preserving the voices of the victims and mobilizing global support for justice.
Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a free program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create arts and crafts and socialize with one another. Each session… Continue Reading Memory Cafe